Ord 484 Amend Code Off-Leash Dog AreasCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 484
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE G OF THE CITY CODE OF
THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, DAKOTA COUNTY, CONCERNING
OFF -LEASH DOG AREAS
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1.
Title 12-1G-2-1 is hereby added as follows:
INTERIM USES:
Within the I industrial district, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses except by interim
use permit:
Off -leash dog area, provided that:
A. The minimum parcel size shall be five (5) acres, which may include a combination of adjoining
lots under control by the city.
B. No structures shall be located on the lot(s).
C. Proper fencing shall be installed around the entire off -leash area with height and materials
approved by the City Council.
D. Adequate off-street and/or on -street parking shall be supplied, as determined by the City Council.
E. Hours of operation shall be limited to between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00)
P.M.
F. Fixed lighting structures are prohibited.
G. All dogs shall be appropriately licensed.
H. All dogs shall be kept on -leash at all times except within the designated off -leash area.
I. No dog(s) shall be left unattended within the off -leash area.
J. Dog waste receptacles shall be provided and all dog waste shall be properly disposed of on-site
by the user or removed immediately.
Section 2.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication.
Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this fourth day of August, 2015.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NIENIROTA B EIGHTS
Krebsbach,
ATTEST
c
orri Smith, City Clerk
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